Job ID: 1806644
Reference Code: LI-Drug-Manufacturing Technician
Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
We are seeking a Drug Manufacturing Technician for a contract/temporary opportunity in Gretna, LA. This role supports a regulated laboratory production environment by handling presumptive positive specimens, preparing aliquots for confirmation testing, and following strict chain of custody and confidentiality procedures.
This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys detailed, hands-on work in a structured setting. The environment is process-driven, team-oriented, and focused on quality, accuracy, compliance, and safety. Candidates can expect clear procedures, supportive supervision, and the chance to build experience in laboratory operations, specimen handling, and regulated production workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Remove presumptive positive samples, prepare aliquots for confirmation testing, and arrange aliquots in proper order.
- Store positive samples in refrigerator or freezer areas and retrieve samples as needed for re-aliquoting.
- Receive and open specimens delivered to the laboratory for analysis.
- Review and document specimen acceptability and chain of custody forms accurately.
- Destroy specimens as needed in accordance with procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.
- Follow all security, confidentiality, company policy, and regulatory compliance requirements.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay rate: $14.00 per hour.
- Job type: Contract/temporary.
- Support assembly line and manufacturing production activities.
- Follow detailed procedures, policies, and quality requirements.
- Use hand tools and basic computer systems during daily operations.
- Help maintain productivity, safety, and teamwork on the production floor.
- Some manufacturing experience is required.
- Ability to follow policies, procedures, work instructions, and safety guidelines.
- Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to navigate a computer and use basic desktop computer skills.
- Ability to read, write, and interpret information accurately.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
- Ability to sit, walk, or stand for up to 10 hours per day.
- Ability to intermittently crawl, squat, climb, twist, bend, stoop, push, or pull.
- Must possess visual acuity, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to pass an eye exam and color vision test.
- Ability to coordinate and work well with others in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior assembly, production, or medical manufacturing experience is a plus.
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